BlueTooth Reviews: Reminder: Stand Up for Parents: Your Voice Matters!

Say NO- to Removing Parental Consent for Sex Ed

Urgent Action Needed! Hearing Tuesday at 1:30pm

We need your immediate attention regarding Assembly Bill 205 (AB205), which proposes changing Nevada's sex education policy from an opt-in system to an opt-out system. This shift would remove the requirement for direct parental consent, undermining your right to actively approve your child's participation in sex education.

Key Points:

Current Success of Opt-In: Approximately 97% of students return permission slips, with 95% of parents consenting to their child's participation.
Positive Trends: The Nevada Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicates a significant decrease in the number of high school students who have ever had intercourse, with no significant changes in other categories. Teen pregnancy rates are also going down
Historical Precedent: Since 2015, we have successfully opposed similar changes. In 2017, Governor Sandoval vetoed a comparable bill, citing parental rights concerns.

Bottom Line: Our current opt-in to sex education system is working. The majority of parents sign and return permission forms. Most parents choose to opt-in to the sex ed portion of Health. Parents appreciate transparency; knowing when the material will be presented and who will be teaching it. Maintaining opt-in keeps parents informed and teachers accountable.

Action Needed:

Contact Legislators:

Assemblywoman Golding
Email: heather.goulding@asm.state.nv.us
Phone: (775) 430-9216
Assembly Education Committee Members

Selena.Torres-Fossett@asm.state.nv.us, Reuben.DSilva@asm.state.nv.us, Joe.Dalia@asm.state.nv.us, Tanya.Flanagan@asm.state.nv.us, Linda.Hunt@asm.state.nv.us, Selena.LaRueHatch@asm.state.nv.us, Erica.Mosca@asm.state.nv.us, David.Orentlicher@asm.state.nv.us, Richard.DeLong@asm.state.nv.us, Alexis.Hansen@asm.state.nv.us, Melissa.Hardy@asm.state.nv, Gregory.Koenig@asm.state.nv.us

Committee Email for Testimonies and Documents:

AsmED@asm.state.nv.us

Participate in the Hearing on 03/04 Tuesday @1:30pm:

In Person:
Las Vegas: 7120 Amigo St., Videoconference Room 2 of the Nevada Legislature Hearing Rooms
Carson City: 401 South Carson St., Room 3138 of the Nevada Legislative Building
By Phone:
Call-in Number: 888-475-4499 when prompted enter meeting ID 835 5778 5709 and then press # when prompted for a Participant ID

Your voice is crucial. Let our representatives know that the current opt-in policy respects parental rights and is effectively serving our students.

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